The Necessity of a Universal Frequency
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This work demonstrates that the existence of a stable universe is mathematically inseparable from the variational principle. By invoking Helmholtz conditions, Stone’s theorem, Onsager–Machlup functionals, and information-theoretic arguments, we show that any consistent world must be described by an action functional. From this necessity follows the presence of quadratic terms, which in turn imply oscillatory dynamics. Coherence across scales requires these oscillations to be unified into a single universal frequency. We conclude that: if the universe exists, then a universal frequency must exist. This conclusion is independent of any specific theory, including the Standard Model or general relativity. Its numerical value cannot be fixed by logic alone, but must be determined empirically. Theoretical consistency narrows the allowed window to the nanohertz domain, and multiple independent datasets—including pulsar timing arrays, atomic clocks, lunar laser ranging, and gravitational-wave ringdowns—suggest convergence near Ω≈31 nHz. This universal rhythm thus emerges not only as a philosophical necessity but also as an empirically testable constant of nature.
Author: Gluvić, Luka
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7092432544
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